The Crash

Part 11

Emma- Juggie?

Jughead- Yes sweetie?

Emma- Can I ask you something?

Jughead- Of course.

Emma- Can we go upstairs?

Jughead- Yeah, come on.

He picked her up and brought her upstairs to her room, the two of them sitting on the edge of her bed.

Jughead- What is it?

Emma- Do you think I can call Betty, Mommy?

Jughead- You want to call Betty, Mommy?

Emma- (nods) Will she be mad at me?

Jughead- No, she won't be mad.

Emma- Are you sure?

Jughead- Yes.

She hugged Jughead tightly and had him carry her downstairs so they could eat dinner. Betty and Fp were already at the table waiting for them, Emma sat in her sister's lap. They all ate together but then Emma got tired so Betty stood up with her in her arms. She began to walk upstairs but Fp stopped them.

Fp- Betty, let me take her. I know you can walk now but you need to take it easy.

Jughead- Dad, let them go.

Betty- I'm taking it slow, I just need to get her in bed.

Fp nodded and let the girls walk upstairs, but then he turned to his son.

Fp- What's going on? Why'd you say to let them go?

Jughead- Emma wants to ask Betty if she can call her mommy.

Fp- How do you know?

Jughead- She asked me if I thought Betty would be mad at her, I said no.

Fp- You really think that's a good idea?

Jughead- What do you mean?

Fp- Betty is 16, she doesn't need Emma relying on her 24/7. She already has so much going on, I don't want this to stress her out.

Jughead- I get that, but Betty is Emma's only family. And she's only 3, so soon she won't even remember her parents and Polly. If she really wants Betty to be her mom then she can ask her.

Fp nodded and the two of them just sat and waited for Betty. While they were waiting Betty was putting Emma in pajamas. She had just given her a bath and got her all cleaned and dried. Then she tucked her into bed.

Emma- BeeBee, can I ask you a question?

Betty- Yeah, of course.

Betty laid down next to her and pulled her into her arms before kissing her head.

Emma- Can I call you mommy?

Betty- U-Um...y-you want to call me m-mommy?

Emma- (nods) Are you mad?

Betty- No, not at all...but why do you want to call me mommy?

Emma- You act like mama and I want you to be my mommy.

Betty- Are you s-sure?

The little girl nodded with an adorable smile on her face. And Betty couldn't say no.

Betty- I'll be your mommy.

Emma- Yay!

Emma jumped on top of Betty making her laugh before she kissed her cheek.

Emma- Night night mama, I love you.

Betty- I love you too.

The little girl closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. Betty sighed and held her for a moment before getting up and tucking her under the covers before walking downstairs. Then she saw Fp and Jughead waiting for her in the living room.

Betty- Hey.

Fp- Hey, is she okay?

Betty nodded and collapsed on the couch next to Jughead.

Betty- She asked me to be her mommy. (softly)

Jughead- What did you say?

Betty- I said I would be.

Fp- Betty, do you really want that kind of responsibility right now?

Betty- (shrugs) All I know is that she's my baby sister and she needs me.

Fp- Okay, but please know you can come to me for help, I'm still responsible for both of you.

She nodded and Fp walked away while Betty leaned against Jughead.

Jughead- You alright?

Betty- Yeah...I just wish she had a real mother to take care of her and watch her grow up.

Jughead- (nods) I get that...but Betts, she chose you. She wants you to take care of her and be that mother figure for her.

Betty- I know, I'm just scared I won't be able to give her everything she needs.

Jughead- You just need to do your best. And my dad and I will help you.

Betty nodded and snuggled into his chest while he kissed her head.

Jughead- Do you wanna go to be? It's been a long day.

She nodded and the two of them walked upstairs, but before they went to their separate rooms he hugged her and kissed her on the cheek.

Jughead- Goodnight.

Betty- Goodnight.

He watched as Betty walked into her room and closed the door before he went to his room. But as soon as he walked in, Fp followed.

Jughead- Hey dad, what's up?

Fp- Have you told her yet?

Jughead- Told her what?

Fp- That you love her?

Jughead- Dad no, how do you even know that?

Fp- Jug, it's obvious.

Jughead- (sighs) I want to tell her, but she has enough going on right now.

Fp- (nods) Well I think you should tell her soon. But Jug, if you hurt her-

Jughead- I wouldn't, you know that.

He nodded and hugged his son tightly before leaving and letting him fall asleep. But as they were all sleeping, Betty was tossing and turning again.

Betty was in a coma. They didn't know if or when she would wake up. But they just needed to pray that she would.

The doctor was finally allowing visitors to see Betty so the first person to talk to her was Fp.

Doctor- Alright, she can most likely hear you, so anything positive you can say could possibly pull her back to us.

Fp nodded and the doctor walked out. The man sat down next to Betty and held her hand.

Fp- Hey sweetie, I hope you can hear me. The doctors were saying you were okay, but then you slipped into a coma. We really need you to come back to us sweetie. Emma misses you so much, she keeps asking for you. I know she wants to see you so I'm going to let her see you and talk to you, but please wake up soon sweetheart.

Betty was lying there almost lifeless but she still heard everything the man had said to her. Then the door opened.

Betty jumped up having been terrified of feeling completely lifeless but she didn't go to Jughead. She didn't want to tell him about this dream, she didn't even want to think about it. So she just grabbed her phone and distracted herself for a little bit before she could fall back to sleep.